In-Line Sampler- VKB Group x2
Job Details
Job Title: In-Line Sampler
Company: VKB Group
Division: VKB Agri Processors
Business Unit: Qpro – Vrede Feed Plant
Location: Vrede, Free State
Number of Positions: 2
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Industry: Agriculture
Job Functional Area: Quality Assurance
Posted Date: 22 October 2026
Closing Date: 28 October 2026
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
Salary: Not specified in the advertisement
Job Description
VKB Group is a proudly South African agricultural organisation that supports farmers and produces food for consumers. The Group operates across the agricultural value chain, including agriculture, food production, processing, logistics, storage and distribution.
QPro Feeds is an animal feed manufacturing business with facilities in Bethlehem and Vrede, supplying animal feed to internal and external clients in the monogastric and ruminant sectors.
The company is seeking two detail-oriented and quality-focused In-Line Samplers to join its team at the Vrede Feed Plant. The successful candidates will be responsible for collecting, testing, monitoring and verifying samples of raw materials, work-in-progress products and finished animal feed to ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications and applicable legislative requirements.
The role is essential to maintaining product consistency, supporting production process control and ensuring that feed products meet the required quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct weekly mycotoxin testing on raw materials and finished products.
Perform maize testing and grading every two hours.
Collect phytase samples from finished products monthly.
Collect in-line samples from the production line at specified intervals or whenever required.
Label samples accurately with sample numbers, dates, times, product details and other relevant information.
Deliver samples promptly to the laboratory for testing.
Conduct visual inspections of samples before testing them using Near-Infrared (NIR) equipment to measure moisture, protein and fat.
Perform product durability and sieve tests.
Inspect samples for contamination, foreign materials, insect infestation, unusual odours, colour differences and other abnormalities.
Report quality deviations to the Production team and Quality Control Supervisor.
Maintain accurate records of all samples collected and submitted.
Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in the laboratory, testing room and equipment areas.
Assist laboratory staff with duties when required.
Follow established quality-control procedures and support compliance with feed safety and statutory requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent qualification.
A maize grading certificate will be advantageous.
Experience
Knowledge of grain quality standards will be advantageous.
Experience in an animal feed manufacturing environment will be advantageous.
Skills Required
Sample collection and handling.
Mycotoxin testing, maize grading and quality testing.
Record-keeping and documentation.
Quality inspection and reporting.
Basic laboratory practices.
Computer literacy.
Feed safety and contamination control.
Compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Good housekeeping practices.
Competencies
The ideal candidates should demonstrate:
Attention to detail.
A strong focus on product quality.
Accountability and integrity.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Good communication skills.
Planning and organisational abilities.
Initiative and problem-solving.
Adaptability and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
A commitment to confidentiality and continuous improvement.
Employment Conditions
The successful candidates will work in an animal feed manufacturing environment and must follow established sampling, testing, hygiene and quality-control procedures. The role requires accuracy in sample collection, proper documentation, timely reporting of quality deviations and cooperation with production and laboratory teams.